Closewalks Midhurst, Chichester
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (GU29), about 200 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 7202458.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Chichester costs £2,470 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Liphook, about 10.8 km (6.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Riverbank Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 215 m². Most common: House, detached (7); Bungalow, detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Chichester in 2026-27: Band D £2,470 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,921 | £2,195 | £2,470 | £3,018 | £3,567 | £4,116 | £4,939 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (24% of about 1,580 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Midhurst (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adj. Grange Car Park Midhurst: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Dundee House, Bepton Road, Midhurst: up to 16 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Land at Lamberts Lane, Midhurst GU29 9EA: up to 20 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Holmbush Caravan Park,11 The Fairway, Midhurst GU29 9JD: up to 70 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at the Fairway, Midhurst GU29 9JF: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 3 September 2026 to 9 October 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major works)
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 7 September 2026 to 9 October 2026: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 24 m and 33 m above sea level (28 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GU29 0ET | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GU29 9PF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Liphook 609,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Haslemere 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Liss 308,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Wharf Midhurst | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Midhurst | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Car Park | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 42.7 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riverbank Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Midhurst Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Church Hill) | 340 m |
| Hospital | Midhurst Community Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Petworth Police Station | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,470 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,680 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,070 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Spread Eagle Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 240 m north-west. 125 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m north-west |
| Motte and bailey castle on St Ann's Hill, Midhurst | Scheduled monument | 250 m north |
| The Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m north-west |
| The Ruins of Cowdray House | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Cowdray: a fortified medieval house and part of its landscaped grounds | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Woolbeding Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Cowdray House | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Lake or reservoir | 180 m west |
| St Annes Hill | Hill | 210 m north |
| Closewalks Wood | Wood | 220 m south-east |
| Spring Meadows | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Todham Hanger | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Lime Bottom | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 16 |
3 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chichester: see them on the Chichester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midhurst CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Midhurst Rother College | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Easebourne CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garton's Coffee House GU29 9NJ | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Spread Eagle Hotel GU29 9NH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Comestibles GU29 9PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| The Swan Inn GU29 9PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Down To Earth GU29 9NQ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Honey And Herb GU29 9NQ | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | 4 Good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Fratelli Italian Restaurant GU29 9NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Dummers GU29 9NF | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| The Bricklayers Arms GU29 9BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf GU29 9BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Golden Leaf GU29 9LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Esso GU29 9NB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Gather And Graze GU29 9DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd GU29 9NA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Fairview Wines GU29 9DG | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Wharf (5); On or near South Street (2); On or near Edinburgh Square (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Fratelli Italian Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, GU29 9NQ) now 1 Major improvement necessary, was Awaiting inspection (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Wharf · Chichester Road · Edinburgh Square · St Ann's Hill · West Street · West Street · Taylors Field · Red Lion Street · Church Hill · Grange Road · Sheep Lane · Wool Lane
All the streets in GU29 and across Chichester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.